Townsend vs Ilarwill
Townsend (median $645,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Ilarwill ($650,000).
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Townsend and Ilarwill side by side
| Measure | Townsend | Ilarwill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $645,000 | $650,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | -7.9% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | $620/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 963 | 961 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 20 | 5 |
| Population | 991 | 233 |
| Median age | 42 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1212 mm | 1212 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 28.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Townsend scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Townsend (963) sits above Ilarwill (961). Ilarwill skews owner-occupied (84%), Townsend runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
- For buyers
- Townsend is the lower entry point at $645,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Townsend offers the higher gross rental yield (5.00% vs 4.96%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Townsend edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 961).
Townsend vs Ilarwill: common questions
Is Townsend or Ilarwill cheaper to buy in?
Townsend has the lower median house price at $645,000, roughly 1% below Ilarwill ($650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Townsend or Ilarwill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Townsend scores 963 vs 961 in Ilarwill. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Townsend or Ilarwill?
Townsend scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Townsend or Ilarwill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.00% in Townsend vs 4.96% in Ilarwill. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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